LGBTQ+ Oral History Collection

Title

LGBTQ+ Oral History Collection

Description

The LGBTQ+ Oral History Collection is the home for oral history interviews conducted with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, nonbinary, and asexual individuals from various communities with a focus on those with a connection to Omaha, Nebraska. The interviews were consciously collected to be part of UNO’s Queer Omaha Archives. Interviews to date are all audio recordings and include community members and UNO faculty; interviewees are described individually. Interviews to date have been conducted by UNO professor Jay Irwin, UNO archivist Amy Schindler, UNO students in Prof. Jay Irwin’s Fall 2016 Introduction to LGBT Studies course, and UNO Libraries oral history associate for the Queer Omaha Archives Luke Wegener. Contact UNO Libraries' Archives and Special Collections about access to interviews not yet available online.
Oral history is one of many sources available to consult as part of your research. It reflects the experience of an individual and shares personal opinions offered by the interviewee in response to questioning. Additional sources can verify and provide additional information to the narrative of events presented in oral histories. Contact UNO Libraries’ Archives & Special Collections to continue your research, find additional sources, or learn more.

Date

2016-2018

Creator

Irwin, Jay (Interviewer, Person)
Wegener, Lukas (Interviewer, Person)
University of Nebraska at Omaha. University Library

Publisher

University of Nebraska at Omaha Libraries

Relation

LGBTQ+ Oral History Collection finding aid available at https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/604

Collection Items

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Ashley SwartzMs. Ashley Swartz, Nebraska farmer and LGBTQ+ advocate, was interviewed…

Audio for this interview is coming soon.Ms. Sue Stroesser, therapist and social justice advocate, was interviewed by Luke Wegener on January 27, 2020…

Audio for this interview is coming soon. Ms. Margret Fennell, retired Union Pacific worker and LGBTQ+ advocate, was interviewed by Luke Wegener on…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Antonio JacksonMr. Antonio Jackson, LGBTQ+ advocate, was interviewed by Luke Wegener…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Donald Callen FreedDr. Donald Callen Freed, educator and LGBTQ+ advocate, was…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Karen GranbergMs. Karen Granberg, psychotherapist and LGBTQ+ advocate, was…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Aaron AupperleMr. Aaron Aupperle, conversion therapy survivor and LGBTQ+ advocate,…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Ron HoltDr. Ron Holt, psychiatrist and LGBTQ+ educator, was interviewed by Luke…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Emily BorgmannMx. Emily Borgmann, poet and educator, was interviewed by Luke Wegener…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with John SmidMr. John Smid, former Executive Director of ex-gay ministry Love In Action,…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Chuck Martens Mr. Chuck Martens, long-time Omaha LGBTQ+ advocate, was interviewed by…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Rob Gilmer Mr. Rob Gilmer, photographer and restaurant owner, was interviewed by…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Ann CannonMs. Ann Cannon, Omaha business leader and LGBTQ+ advocate, was interviewed…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Roselle LedesmaMs. Roselle Ledesma, Omaha musician and LGBTQ+ advocate, was…

This oral history interview is restricted until May 13, 2039, or the death of the interviewee.

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Eris KoleszarMs. Eris Koleszar, Omaha community activist and musician, was…

Click here to access the interview, Introduction to LGBTQ Studies: Interview with Lynne MyttyAn oral history interview with Lynne Mytty concerning her…

Click here to access the interview, Introduction to LGBTQ Studies: Interview with Carolyn FiscusAn oral history interview with Carolyn Fiscus,…

Click here to access the interview, Introduction to LGBTQ Studies: Interview with Terry SweeneyAn oral history interview with Terry Sweeney concerning…

Click here to access the interview, Introduction to LGBTQ Studies: Interview with Nick NewmanAn oral history interview with Nick Newman concerning…

Click here to access the interview, Introduction to LGBTQ Studies: Interview with Lauren WardAn oral history interview with Lauren Ward concerning her…

Click here to access the interview, Introduction to LGBTQ Studies: Interview with Michael GordonAn oral history interview with Michael Gordon…

Click here to access the interview, Introduction to LGBTQ Studies: Interview with Steve JacksonAn oral history interview with Steve Jackson concerning…

Click here to access the interview, Introduction to LGBTQ Studies: Interview with Daniel CobosAn oral history interview with Daniel Cobos concerning…

Click here to access the interview, Introduction to LGBTQ Studies: Interview with Carla RuizAn oral history interview with Carla Ruiz concerning her…

Click here to access the interview, Introduction to LGBTQ Studies: Interview with Bob DarcyAn oral history interview with Bob (Robert) Darcy…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Pat TetreaultDr. Pat Tetreault, LGBTQ+ activist and researcher, was interviewed by…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Tommy Young-DennisMr. Tommy Young-Dennis, HIV activist and LGBTQ+ advocate, was…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Alanna FaisonMs. Alanna Faison, science fiction writer and LGBTQ+ advocate, was…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+: Interview with Meredith BaconDr. Meredith Bacon, retired UNO Professor of Political Science and LGBTQ+…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Destiny SturdivantMs. Destiny Sturdivant, Omaha comedian and LGBTQ+ advocate, was…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Cami Cavanaugh-Rawlings

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Ferial PearsonDr. Ferial Pearson, Omaha educator and activist, was interviewed by…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Shari BaumerMs. Shari Baumer, Omaha LGBTQ+ advocate, was interviewed by Luke Wegener…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+: Interview with Dr. Shelton HendricksDr. Shelton Hendricks, former UNO Professor of Psychology and…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Tammy StoryMs.Tammy Story, LGBTQ+ advocate and veteran, was interviewed by Luke…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Borin ChepMr. Borin Chep, LGBTQ+ advocate and UNO graduate student, was interviewed…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Gary EmenitoveMr. Gary Emenitove, retired broadcaster and performer with the River…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Cei LoofeCei Loofe, LGBTQ+ advocate and poet, was interviewed by Luke Wegener on…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with George WolfDr. George Wolf, retired UNL Associate English Professor and LGBTQ+…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Kristi CarterDr. Kristi Carter, poet, author, LGBTQ+ advocate and lecturer of…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with James PenningtonJames Pennington, Omaha psychotherapist, was interviewed by Luke…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Marcy BielerMarcy Bieler, LGBTQ+ advocate, was interviewed by Luke Wegener on…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Harry Di LiseHarry Di Lise, retired social worker and founding member of Nebraska…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Barbara DiBernardDr. Barbara DiBernard, retired UNL English and Women's and Gender…

Click here to access the interview, LGBTQ+ Voices: Interview with Scott JonesRev. Dr. E. Scott Jones, LGBTQ+ activist and minister, was interviewed by…

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